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Class Notes
Class 24 – March 26, 2026 – Shri Rama Jayanti
Shri Ram Jaya Ram, Jaya Jaya Ram The CommUnity gathered to celebrate Shri Rama. Watch the celebration! https://youtu.be/wZwT8cKw-SQ?si=zC4vOQ4PHO9gGTHM
Class 23 – March 19, 2026 – Feeling Infinite Daily, Balancing External Responsibilities and Sadhana/Seva, Negating Weaknesses, Relating to Other not Spiritually Inclined
Introduction Shama is control of the mind. Sense restraint alone is not enough; the mind must also be trained.The problem is not only the articles, beings, and circumstances around us; much of our struggle comes from mindlessly following the mind’s likes, dislikes, and habits. A trained mind is not suppressed; it is understood, directed, and…
Class 22 – March 12, 2026 – Ashraya Satsang
In this session, we gathered as a CommUnity to support those going through loss of family members. We prayed and supported each other. Support through the Ashraya Circle is available to anyone who seeks this. Please visit the webpage for more information: https://www.chinmayaniagara.com/connect/ashraya/
Class 21 – Obstacles on the Spiritual Path, Levels of Truth, Dealing with Frustration/Agitation, Avoiding Responsibility
Two Core Problems on the Spiritual Path 1. Tamas (Inertia) Inability to follow through on what we know is right like not waking up early poor habits and lack of discipline. There is a behavior mismatch. When dealing with tamas, focus on changing behavior, not overthinking intention. Even imperfect motivation is acceptable. Action with imperfect…
Class 20 – Feb 26, 2026 – Closure in Relationships, Love, Emotions, Stepping Back vs. Steeping Deeper, Self-Absorbed vs Selfish vs. Selfless
Introduction Yatra comes from Ya which means “to go” – the mind being moved, not the body. Any yatra has a high impact when it is uncomfortable. Re-orienting ourselves to these virtues: Vairagya (independence) Viveka (prioritization) Dama (calmness of body) – When our body is calm, then we can direct our senses. If we don’t…
Class 19 – Feb 19, 2026 – Building Self-Awareness, Sublimation vs Suppression of Emotions, Setting a Strong Resolve, Maintaining Practice, Repeating Mistakes, Overcoming Judgment
Question 1: Self-awareness is better than self-consciousness. Beyond contemplation, how do we build self-awareness? And what do we do when we feel self-conscious? Answer: Self-consciousness comes from misidentification. We “measure” ourselves (mana) and then we praise ourselves or get praise leading to an inflated identity (abhimana) or face criticism leading to a deflated identity. This…